Central Philippine University

{{Infobox university |name = Central Philippine University |native_name = Pamantasang Gitnang Pilipinas |former_names = Jaro Industrial School (1905-1923), Central Philippine College (1923-2953) |athletics =PRISAA, UNIGAMES |image = File:CpuLogo.svg |caption = Seal of Central Philippine University |motto = Scientia et Fides |mottoeng = "Knowledge and Faith"

|established =

• 01 October 1905 - Jaro Industrial School
• 1923 - Central Philippine College
• April 1, 1953 - Central Philippine University

|type = Private |president = Dr. Teodoro C. Robles
B.S.E.E., Ph.D., M.S.E.E.
(CPU and Montana State University) |city = Iloilo City |state = Iloilo |country = Philippines |coor = 10°43′49″N 122°32′56″E |students = ~13,000 |undergrads = |postgrads = |academic_staff = |campus =

Urban

• 24 hectares [59.303 acres] (Including the American Village)
• 14 hectares [34.493 acres] (CPU Zarraga Farm/CPU Farm)
• ? hectares [??.?? acres] (Iloilo Mission Hospital)
• ? hectares [[??.?? acres] Capiz Emmanuel Hospital

|free_label = Chaplain |free = Rev. Dr. Jerson B. Narciso |free_label = Hymn |free = Central, My Central |colors =   Gold
  Blue |mascot = |nickname = |affiliations =ACUCA, UBCHEA, ACSCU, PAASCU, ATESEA, CPBC |website = www.cpu.edu.ph |logo = File:CPU BANNER.png }} Central Philippine University (commonly referred to as Central or CPU) is a non-stock and non-profit private research university located in Iloilo City, Philippines. It was established in 1905 by American Baptist missionaries as an elementary school for poor boys, which eventually started offering high school education in 1920. In 1923, the school started offering college degrees, and in 1953, attained university status. CPU was the first institution in the Philippines to teach that labor is honor. As an institution founded by American missionaries, CPU was initially run by American administrators. After the Second World War, Filipinos were gradually given larger administrative responsibilities which eventually resulted in the appointment of its first Filipino president in 1966. Central is one of few American and Protestant-founded institutions of higher education in Asia and in the Philippines. It has close ties to the Baptist Church and various Protestant Churches. Although affiliated with a religious denomination, it accept students regardless of religious affiliation and imposes no religious requirement on its students. The university is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches and maintains fraternal ties with the International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches (known before as the American Foreign Mission Society) and the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. The university is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU) and the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA). CPU also has strong close ties with Silliman University, it's sister institution. Central Philippine University is one of few private higher educational institutions in the Philippines that have been granted full autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the same government agency that accredited some of its programs as Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. Nursing education in the Philippines was pioneered by Dr. Andrew Hall, a Presbyterian missionary who established the Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing, founded in 1906, is the first Nursing School in the Philippines and later was transferred to the university and renamed Central Philippine University College of Nursing .. The University's official Student Governing Body, the CPU Republic (Central Philippine University Republic), holds the distinction of being the oldest student government in the Philippines. It was organized in 1906, one year after the founding of the school. The University's official publication, the Central Echo (CE) is the official student publication of CPU. It was founded in 1910, five years after Jaro Industrial School opened. It is one of the oldest student publications in the Philippines. The CPU library or the Henry Luce III Library in terms of volume, is the largest in Western Visayas Region and one of the largest in the Philippines. The CPU library has more than 200,000 volumes including holdings of special collections like the 40,000 United Nations Documents, American Studies Resource Center, World War II Documents, Meyer-Asian Collection, Food and Agriculture Organization and Elizabeth Knox Sacred Music Collection. Central Philippine University is the only University in the Western Visayan region and one of the very few Universities in the Philippines, that the World Bank launched its Knowledge for Development Center. CPU is the Department of Energy's Affilliated Renewable Energy Center (AREC) for Western Visayas and one of the most active among the 21 such Centers in whole Philippines. The University's based television channel, the CPU TV Channel, is the first institution and university based television network and Channel in the Philippines. Presently, CPU provides instruction in the kindergarten all the way up to the post-graduate levels. In the undergraduate and graduate levels, it's covered disciplines include the Arts, Sciences, Business, Accountancy, Computer Studies, Education, Engineering, Tourism, Nursing, Theology, Law, and Medicine.

History

The Founder of Central, Reverend William Orison Valentine

CPU was founded in 1905 as the Jaro Industrial School by missionaries of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. It started as an Elementary Vocational School for poor boys who worked for their board and tuition. Dr.William Orison Valentine, the first principal and the founder, worked for its incorporation and recognition by the Philippine Government. In 1913, his objective was realized and in the same year the school also admitted its first female student. In 1915, it opened its first high school program, starting with first and second year classes, adding third and fourth year classes in 1920. The following year the school graduated its first high school batch.

To accommodate the need for tertiary education in the area, a junior college was opened in 1923 and the name of the school was changed to Central Philippine College. Senior college started to be opened in 1936 and by 1940 five degrees were offered namely: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Religious Education.

When war broke out during the Second World War, the college's buildings were destroyed. Eleven American missionaries were massacred by the occupying Japanese forces and several students, faculty, staff and alumni joined the guerrilla movement. Some died in the process. After the war ended, the college was reopened by remaining members of the faculty as well as by returning missionaries. Reconstruction was made possible through funds coming from friends at home and abroad.

On the 1 April 1953, the college gained government recognition as a university, converting the college into what is now known as the Central Philippine University.

From its founding, Filipinos were gradually given larger responsibilities in its administration. In 1966 the first Filipino president, Dr. Rex D. Drilon, was elected; and in 1968 the entire university property - land, buildings, and equipment - was turned over by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society to the Filipino corporation of CPU. Since 1973, all members of the Board of Trustees and administrative officials of the university have been Filipinos.

Through the years, CPU has grown from an elementary school with 17 pupils to a university with an enrollment of over 12,000. The 24-hectare campus, which was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation, is now a community by itself, with more than 30 buildings used for classrooms and support facilities.

CPU has grown much in physical plant and in educational programs, but it has remained true to its mission as a Christian institution whose motto is Scientia et Fides (Knowledge and Faith). It is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches and maintains fraternal ties with the International Ministries of the American Baptist Churches (known before as the American Foreign Mission Society) and the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia. The university is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU) and the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA).

Campus

Aerial View of the Football Field or the Big Field - 1960

The university's campus is ranked and considered as one of the most beautiful in the Philippines. The university sits on a 59.303 acres (24-hectare campus) in Iloilo City. The area was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation but is now a veritable community with more than 35 buildings. The university has a tree-lined campus composed of Acacia, Royal palm trees, and Anahaw trees. Its main gate bares the motto of CPU: Scientia et Fides which in English means Knowledge and Faith.

Beautifully landscaped and maintained, the campus has been declared as a tourism site by the Iloilo City Council. Prominent landmarks of the CPU campus include the University Church, which is noted for it's Malay Architecture; the University Library/Henry Luce III Library; Valentine Hall; the Mount of Faith/Smile Hill; Wall of Remembrance and the Replica of the Cathedral in the Glen. The College and Schools buildings are the New Valentine Building; Engineering Building; Celis-Ancheta and Pagsuberon-Cruz Hall; Roblee Science Hall; Eugenio Lopez Memorial Hall; Lenwood Edge Building(Agriculture Building); Mary J. Thomas Hall (Old High School Building) occupied by the College of Computer Studies); Anna V. Johnson Hall; Alumni Hall (occupied by College of Hospitality Management); Loreto D. Tupas Building (occupied by College of Medicine and Nursing) and the Anatomy Building. Also, there are prominent parks and gardens on the campus that are conducive for relaxing and study, also for informal gatherings and even weddings receptions: Caipang Tree Park,Nuñez Centennial Garden, Centennial Walkway, Santos Park, Alumni Garden, Prayer Garden, CPU-CAS Butterfly Garden, CPU Botanical Garden and the Hopevale Marker.

Other landmarks include the Dr. Alfonso Uy Student Union Building (food court), Alumni Promenade-Concert Park/CPU Alumni Promenade, Stuart Hall (student service enterprise), CPU Gymnasium, CPU Lifestyle Learning Center, Roselund Hostel, Franklin Hall, Weston Hall, Registrar's Office (Administration Building Annex), University Parsonage, the Grandstand, New Elementary Building (New) High School Compound, HS Science and H.E. Building, HS Lounge and Canteen, CPU Press, Fine Arts Building, Kindergarten Building, Educational Media Center, Iloilo House of Refuge 1 & 2 (Kabalaka Reproductive Center, Medical Laboratory/CPU Clinical Laboratory, Birthing Center and the Iloilo House of Refuge), Appropriate Technology Center, Excel Center, CPU Swimming Pool, Hopevale Marker

The Iloilo City council mentioned CPU as home to the largest library in Western Visayas, the Henry Luce III Library, with more than 200,000 volumes including holdings of special collections like the 40,000 United Nations documents, World War II documents, American Studies Resource Center, Meyer-Asian Collection, Food and Agriculture Organization and Elizabeth Knox Sacred Music Collection.

The city council expressed optimism that CPU and the city government will mutually benefit from all forms of tourism-related partnership, especially because the university offers a Bachelor of Science in Tourism. This implies that CPU will be included in brochures as a recommended tourist destination. The university is also entitled to seek support from the Department of Tourism for any tourism-related projects.

Central Philippine University is one of the two schools in Iloilo City that showcases its grandest festive of lights.

The Promenade of Lights or Festival of Lights and Music at Central, an annual joint project of CPU and the CPU Alumni Association, with the lighted figurines, trees and buildings, nativity scenes, and colorful lanterns attracting thousands of local and foreign tourists during the Christmas season. The Opening of Lights (Festival of Lights and Music at Central) remains one of the notable features of the CPU campus. It opens in first week of December and is highlighted with a fireworks display on the opening ceremony. Lighted trees, buildings and figurines, Pampanga, Capiz shells and native lanterns placed along the major campus roads and nativity scenes add to the festive atmosphere.

University Chapel

Main article: University Church, Central Philippine University

The Central Philippine University Church is located on the east side of campus, facing the east towards the football field and considered as a university icon. It was established in 1913 as Central Philippine Baptist Church. The new structure, was built between 1964, and is noted for it's Malayan Architecture, and considered as one of the most beautiful and iconic Protestant churches in the Philippines. It is independent from the University and is a member of Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches

Academics

Presidents of Central Philippine University

William O. Valentine (Colgate/ Valparaiso/Chicago); 1905-1906; 1907-1914

Charles L. Maxfield, 1906-1907

Francis H. Rose, 1914-1916; 1938-1941

Henry W. Munger, 1916-1917

Mary J. Thomas, 1917-1918

Alton E. Bigelow, 1918-1922

Harland F. Stuart, 1922-1923, 1923-1938

R. Fred Chambers, 1941-1942

J. Morris Forbes, 1947-1950

Peter H. J. Lerrigo, 1950-1952

Almus O. Larson, 1952-1956; 1957-1961

Linnea A.Nelson, 1956-1957; 1965-1966

Joseph T. Howard, 1961-1965

Rex D. Drilon, 1966-1971

Agustin A. Pulido, Ph.D. (Indiana), 1971-1996

Juanito M. Acanto, 1996-2008

Teodoro Robles, (CPU/Montana State); 2008-Present[a]

Rankings

The 2010 report which is released by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) , Central Philippine University ranked 31st (2nd in Western Visayas and in Iloilo after University of the Philippines Visayas). Board examinations in all courses of all universities and colleges in the Philippines where the bases of the average passing rates. Top colleges and Universities in Philippines: University of the Philippines Visayas - 6th Place, Central Philippine University - 31st Place, University of San Agustin - 51st Place and West Visayas State University - 52nd Place. In the 2010 Accountancy Board Exam : Central Philippine University and UPV got in the top places. Central, as released by Commission on Higher Education (CHED), is the Top 3 Performing School in 2008 until present.

In previous to present Nursing licensure examination Category-A of 1,000 or more takers, CPU got 7th Place.

In Web Rankings, a Sydney-based (Australia) academic search engine, 4ICU, released early the first week of January (2012), its web ranking of the 11,000 universities and colleges websites in 200 countries. CPU ranks and top as 16th most searched tertiary education institution in the Philippines.

Academics

CPU is one of few private higher education institutions in the Philippines that have been granted full autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education. Some of its programs have likewise been recognized by the same agency as Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. Presently, the university confers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees all accredited by either PAASCU (a member of FAAP), ACSCU-AAI, ACSC-AAI, ATESEA and assisted by EDPITAF in its 13 schools and colleges:

Colleges

• College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business and Accountancy
• College of Computer Studies
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Hospitality Management/Dr. Lucio C. Tan - College of Hospitality Management
• College of Nursing, the first school of nursing in the Philippines (IMH-1906) with first graduates in 1909.
• College of Theology
• College of Law
• College of Medicine

Schools

• School of Graduate Studies
• High School
• Elementary
• Kindergarten

Libraries

Main article: Central Philippine University Library

The Henry Luce III Library is biggest library in terms of volume in Western Visayas and one of the largest in the Philippines. The library has more than 200,000 volumes including holdings of special collections like the 40,000 United Nations Documents, World War II Documents, American Studies Resource Center, Meyer-Asian Collection, Food and Agriculture Organization and Elizabeth Knox Sacred Music Collection.

The Central Philippine University Library system is composed of the Henry Luce III Library (Main Library) and the local libraries of the College of Law, High School, and the Elementary School. The libraries for Theology and the Graduate Studies, formerly housed at Johnson Hall and the Alumni Building, respectively, are now housed at the Main Library. The main library building has a seating capacity of 1,000 persons, High School Library 150; the Elementary Library, 125, and the College of Law, 42. The total seating capacity of the University Libraries at present is 1,320. At present, the University Libraries have a total holding of about 236,307 pieces of print materials distributed at the different sections of the three storey Main Library and the departmental libraries.

The World Bank launched its 11th Knowledge for Development Center in the campus of Central Philippine University (CPU) in Jaro, Iloilo City on September 26, 2008.

The KDCs are hubs for dialogue and research on development issues established by the World Bank in key cities around the country in partnership with leading state and private universities.

The ten other KDCs are located in Mindanao (University of Southeastern Philippines in Davao, the Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga, and the Notre Dame University in Cotabato), the Visayas (Silliman University in Dumaguete City and University of San Carlos in Cebu City), and Luzon (Saint Paul University in Tuguegarao, Asian Institute of Management in Makati, Ateneo de Naga University in Naga, Palawan State University in Puerto Princesa, and at the World Bank Office in Pasig).

Housed on the ground floor of CPU’s Henry Luce III Library, the CPU-KDC offers the following services for free:

• Participation in forums, discussions, and programs on development issues;
• Access to development-related publications by well-known academic and development institutions;
• Room use and online access to WB project documents, publications and reports;
• Internet access to development and research sites;
• Webcam and videoconferencing;
• A special collection of CDs and videotapes on development issues;
• Online access to the Global Jolis catalogue system that allows users to download some of the collections of around 60 World Bank Public Information Centers around the world;
• Online access to the World Bank's e-Library, a subscription-based portal of over 3,000 World Bank publications and research papers;
• Copies of selected World Bank publications in the Philippines.

Also held at CPU on September 26 was a forum on building partnerships in the community and the World Bank’s regional consultation on its next Country Assistance Strategy (CAS).

Consultations for the CAS are conducted by the World Bank all over the country in order to obtain a wide range of perspectives and recommendations from government and other stakeholders, on the critical development challenges and the policy options and programs the Bank should pursue to address these challenges. The one-day workshop in Iloilo was attended by national and local government officials and representatives from non-government organizations (NGOs), peoples' organizations (POs), the academe, trade unions and the business sector from nearby areas in Western Visayas.

The World Bank prepares a CAS document for the Philippines every three or four years. The current CAS for the Philippines, with the theme ‘Supporting Islands of Good Governance’, originally covered the period 2006-2008 but was extended up to June 2009.

The next CAS, which will govern the Bank's lending and non-lending programs and services for the period July 2009 to June 2012, will be submitted to the WB Board of Executive Directors early in 2009 for discussion.

Medical Centers

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Central Philippine University - Iloilo Mission Hospital logo

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Iloilo Mission Hospital logo

Although institutionally distinct from the University, the Iloilo Mission Hospital and other University Hospitals and Clinics supports the academic institution by serving as its base facility for the internship programs of the College of Nursing, College of Medicine, Medical Laboratory Sciences, the College of Theology (for its chaplaincy program), and the Nutrition and Dietetics Department.

In 1906, the Union Mission Hospital (now Iloilo Mission Hospital) set the stage for nursing as a profession in this country. Nursing education in the Philippines was pioneered by Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Hall, Presbyterian missionaries. Like other professions, nursing in the Philippines evolved from the apprenticeship system. The apprentice system laid the foundation upon which the Iloilo Mission Hospital School of Nursing (then Central Philippine College-College of Nursing and now Central Philippine University College of Nursing) was built and after which other schools of nursing were patterned.

Iloilo Mission Hospital main building

Iloilo Mission Hospital Medical Arts Building opened in 2009

The operations of the school stopped during the Japanese occupation in 1941-1945. When the war ended, Miss Loreto D. Tupaz initiated the reopening of the school. She then proceeded to become acting dean in 1949-1950 and worked with Ms. Salzman to develop Central Philippine College of Nursing (later become CPU College of Nursing).

As early as 1936, Dr. Waters was head of the College of Nursing based in IMH, there was a dream already to put up a separate school of nursing with a building of its own. This was reiterated in late 1980s, but the reconstruction of the Henry Luce III library was given focus hence it was set aside.

A modern piece of architecture, created to house the College of Nursing and temporarily, the College of Medicine and other medical facilities, its groundbreaking was held January 19, 2002 and was dedicated the following year. The original name, Centennial Nursing Building, was changed to Loreto Tupaz Building on 21 May 2006 in memory of Dean Loreto D. Tupaz, pioneer and pillar of the nursing profession in CPU and even in the Philippines.

Medical Centers

• Iloilo Mission Hospital - Training school for nurses is the oldest institution for the preparation of young people for the nursing profession. It was established in 1906 by Dr. Hall.

• Capiz Emmanuel Hospital - Established in 1913, Capiz Emmanuel Hospital with the Iloilo Mission Hospital provide the facilities for clinical training for students of the College of Nursing and College of Medicine.

• CPU Birthing Center - The CPU Birthing Center provides low-cost, high-quality services to the community. Upon approval of the Board of Trustees, construction of the building was done in 2006. The Central Philippine University Birthing Center (CPUBC) is now PhilHealth accredited. This accreditation entitles patients who are members or dependents to PhilHealth benefits. CPUBC offers delivery services, postpartum care and well-baby checkup. The Center conducts free prenatal check-up. Mothers’ classes are held every other month.

Research and Extension

The University focuses its research on projects that have fast (long and short term benefits) impacts. The University is engaged in collaborative research and community extension programs. It has established a number of research centers and facilities. Central Philippine University has a Rockefeller Endowed Soil Laboratory (through Rockefeller Foundation).

The College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences (CPU-CARES) of Central Philippine University had also some notable contributions in local and national research and development in the Philippines. CPU-CARES cooperates with the former Philippine Seed Board (now Philippine Rice Research Institute) that collaborates with the International Rice Research Institute, since 1954 in rice varietal trial), participated as a member of the PhilRice Seed Production Network, recognition of research efforts in Western Visayas by conducting the Annual Regional Research Symposium which was initiated in 1979 in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture Region 6 of the Philippines and later with Western Visayas Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESVARRDEC). Development of several machines and farm equipment of one of its faculty members, which won him several national awards, attracted the attention of commercial and government agencies all over the Philippines and other countries of the world. CPU-CARES Collaborates RDE activities with the Western Visayas Agricultural and Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESVARRDEC) and the Western Visayas Regional RDE Network.

The World Bank's - Knowledge for Development Center (KDC) in the campus of Central Philippine University, is the 11th in the Philippines, and is the only in the Western Visayan region and one of the Universities in the Philippines, that the World Bank launched it's Knowledge for Development Center. The Knowledge for Development Center in CPU is a hub for dialogue and research on development issues established by the World Bank in Central Philippine University and other key cities around the country in partnership with leading state and private universities.

Research centers and extension programs of the University include:

CPU-KDC (Knowledge Development Center Henry Luce III Library Central Philippine University Research Center (CPU Research Center) CPU - College of Agriculture - Rockefeller Soil Laboratory CPU-Affiliated Non-Conventional Energy Center (CPU-ANEC) ATC-Appropriate Technology Center

CPU - University Computer Science Center CPU Lifestyle and Fitness Center Kabalaka Reproductive Health Center CPU Educational Media Center Iloilo House of Refuge CPU Farm

Cultures and Traditions

Scientia et Fides

Is a Latin phrase which means “Knowledge and Faith”. Chosen by the University as its motto, this phrase is attributed to founding of the University by it's founders. The motto is the guiding principle of every Central students. Each student who enters the portals of dear old Central is envisioned to exit the gates with these two seemingly opposing qualities, ready to serve the community and the world.

Festival of Lights and Music at Central

The Festival of Lights and Music at Central, is one of the top and attracting destinations for thousands of local and foreign tourists during the Christmas season in the Philippines. The festival is an annual joint project of CPU and the CPU Alumni Association, with the lighted figurines, trees and buildings, nativity scenes, and colorful lanterns. The Opening of Lights (Festival of Lights and Music at Central) remains one of the notable features of the CPU campus. It opens in first week of December and is highlighted with a fireworks display on the opening ceremony. Lighted trees, buildings and figurines, Pampanga, Capiz shells and native lanterns placed along the major campus roads and nativity scenes add to the festive atmosphere.

University Day

University Day is part of a month-long event (sometimes referred to as the U-Day), which is held on the last week of July until August. The celebration is characterized by class reunions, alumni, fraternity and organizational gatherings, concerts, exhibits, booth-building, awarding ceremonies (e.g. the Outstanding Centralian Awards), and university games within the school walls. The month-long celebration is traditionally commenced by an early morning worship service called, "Service", at the University Church, and on the highlight day, it is culminated with a city-wide parade held on the any of the chosen day of the first to last week of August. Traditionally, the parade is characterized by the use of floats, with each float representing a particular college, department, or school.

Foundation Day

Foundation Day is part of a day to a week celebration, in honor of the pioneers. conducted by the Central community to commemorate the founding of the University. This event is held on the 1st day of October, of which the University is founded.

Student Life

Sports facilities

The University has adequate playgrounds and facilities for those who are interested in sports and athletics. The CPU Gymnasium can serve as a venue for the following sports: basketball, sepak takraw, badminton, table tennis, lawn tennis, and volleyball as well as live concerts. Outdoor sports such as soccer and softball can be played at the football grounds, CPU Softball Field and the ground situated at the Half-moon Drive. CPU also has varsity teams for almost every major sport. A regular participant of the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) and the Philippine University Games (UniGames). The University hosted the 14th Philippine University Games (UniGames).CPU takes pride in having an Olympic size swimming pool. The University Tennis Courts is also available for use by students and tennis enthusiasts. CPU's Olympic-sized swimming pool is the most modern and biggest school-based pool in Western Visayas. It provides a very convenient swimming area for PE students, athletes, alumni and friends of CPU. Central Philippine University is famed for it's football games. In 2010, saw the match of the Philippine Football Federation-Azkals.

Student Government

The CPU Republic holds the distinction of being the oldest student government in the country. It was organized in 1906, one year after the founding of the school. The CPUR serves as a training ground for students in the field of leadership and good citizenship. The CPUR employs a modified Parliamentary form of government. The government consists of three branches: executive, legislative, and the judiciary. The executive department is headed by the prime minister elected among the eight senators and voted by the members of the parliament which is composed of the senators and representatives of different colleges. The prime minister heads the government with the help of the ministers and deputies of different government departments. The vice president (voted at-large) heads the parliament (legislative department). The members of the parliament is composed of the eight senators (voted university-wide except for the elementary and kindergarten departments) and 13 representatives (one per college/department). The CPUR president (voted at-large) acts as the head of state and sits with the Board of Trustees of the University as an ex-officio member. The judiciary department is composed of the Supreme Court which is handled exclusively by the College of Law.

Organizations

Students are encouraged to form groups that enhance their desire for study.The Student Organization Committee (SOC) acts as the regulatory body for all student campus organizations. It approves the registration and supervises the activities of student campus organizations. There is a Foreign Students Organization that assists the university to invite more foreign students to attend CPU.

Classification of campus organizations: Academic organizations seek to assist the advancement as well as broaden the academic proficiency of its members, Culture and arts organizations assist and develop appreciation for culture, as well as foster artistic expression among its members and enhance appreciation for wholesome art., Sports organizations develops interest in sports and assists the university to train sport enthusiasts to improve their skills., Religious campus organizations belong to the evangelical faith that professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, acknowledge the Bible as the sole authority in matters of faith and conduct, and live in accordance with the Christian principles., Special organizations are not included in the above classification but that believe in the vision and mission statements of Central Philippine University and whose practices conforms to the Philippine Constitution, orders of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and other laws issued by the duly constituted authorities. A program of cultural, recreational, and social activities and opportunities is offered. Every effort is made to create a wholesome environment conducive to the development of a well-rounded personality.

Campus Ministry

Central Philippine University has a Godly beginning. It started with a mission. It is a Christian learning institution which is committed to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs of the total person and the world (CPU’s Vision). It ensures a kind of education that seeks for the transformation of lives and for the molding of a Christian character to the end that each of its constituencies will become a mature person who lives fully Christ’s life in this world. We need to treasure and perpetuate the same. We believe that the impact of Central Philippine University on society and the world depends so much on the ability and commitment of its constituents. the administrators, faculty, staff and students to express these distinctive beliefs, ideals, values, traditions and practices in their own lives.

The Chaplain’s Office and the Christian Life Committee hope to introduce and implant Christian influences appropriately into the curriculum and instructional processes, convocations, weekly devotionals, corporate worship, sharing, fellowship and other activities through effective campus ministry.

Dormitories and Faculty Housing

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Franklin Hall (Males' Dormitory

CPU has two dormitories, Franklin Hall (for male residents) and Weston Hall (for female residents), which could provide living accommodations to some 223 students: Weston Hall (115 residents); Franklin Hall (108 residents). American Village is located inside the campus with various houses for the university faculties and a hostel for visitors.

There are also two residential villages located separately from the University, the CPU Centennial Village is a 2.9-hectare subdivision is a fulfillment of the sincere intention of the Board of Trustees to provide utmost benefits particularly an affordable housing to the University's primary resource, its employees; especially those who have not yet owned permanent dwelling in spite of their long years of stay at Central. It has 185 saleable units with 6 types of housing models and CPU FA Heritage Ville Subdivision/CPU Heritage Subdivision is located just few meters away from the location of CPU Centennial Village in Anilao, Pavia, Iloilo. It provides residential community amenities for the faculty and administrative staff of the university.

Living in the dormitories and villages is considered a privilege that is granted to those few who comply with the rules and regulations of the University. Formal admission procedures shall be followed before admitting anyone to these dormitories and villages.

Student Publications

The Central Echo (CE) is the official student publication of CPU. It was founded in 1910, five years after Jaro Industrial School opened. It is one of the oldest student publications in the Philippines. The Central Echo, from its humble beginnings as The Hoe, evolved to be one of the best college student publications in the region: It has been recognized as Second Best Magazine and Fifth Best Newspaper by the Philippine Information Agency-Region 6 in 2009. It's produced several prominent journalists. It has also been known for its fearless Editorial/Opinion sections. Its "In the Dumps" corner always draw attention due to the raw comments and reactions of students. Recent issues of CE magazine focused more on empowerment, leadership, involvement and awareness. CE circulates twice in a regular semester and a summer literary folio every summer. In 2010, CE celebrates its 100th foundation year.

Every college in the university has its own publication. The publications provide the students with an avenue for expression through the power of the pen where they confront issues within their department, the university, and the community. Campus journalists bind themselves into a fellowship for camaraderie, mutual benefit and protection. Known as CPU Press Club, it is considered the first of its kind in Western Visayas. Some of the student writers are associate members of the Iloilo Press Club and the College Editors Guild of the Philippines.

Convocations

Convocations are held regularly at Rose Memorial Auditorium for college and high school students. These convocations are designed to serve as a venue through which the University goals maybe achieved; to foster fellowship among students, faculty and staff; to expose student to invest their available time in their fields of interest; to help develop skills in social graces; and to provide opportunities for developing and sharing talents.Outstanding local and national artists, leaders and distinguished guests coming to Iloilo City are invited to speak to convocations. College convocations are held at 4:00 P.M.–5:30 P.M. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and high school convocations at 9:00 A.M.–10:00 A.M. Tuesday and Thursday.

There are several music and cultural groups on campus like the Bahandi Singers, CPU Band, University Church Choir, CPU Himig Chorale, Teatro, Sining, Atb., and Sari-Saot Dance Troupe. Membership is determined by special aptitude, interest and spirit of cooperation. The CPU Band offers scholarships to qualified students.These and other organizations offer rich opportunities for the development of talents, skills in different fields of interest.

University-Acquired Real Properties

The properties of Lands that Central owned were of lands that was donated to CPU by some prominent alumni of Central and pioneers and pillars.

• San Rafael Land

This was donated by Dr. Noel Nequin and sister Lilly Nequin, son and daughter of Mr. Urbano Nequin, former registrar and rebuilder of CPU during the post-war era, in April 2005. With an area of 24 hectare, it is located in San Rafael, Iloilo. This lot is planted with predominantly rice and sugarcane. CPU collects rental fees from the tenants.

• Guimaras Land

This is a 14-hectare land donated by Dr. Lester Knox, a former professor who taught at CPU from 1949 to 1965. Dr. Lester Knox has served as faculty of the University of Shanghai before he was transferred by the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society to Iloilo in 1949. He started as an instructor, and later became the Dean of Engineering from 1962 to 1965. The lot is presently being leased by a tenant.

Notable Alumni

Notable alumni of the university include Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr., Security and Exchange Commission Secrety of the Philippines and 2010 Philippine Vice-Presidential Candidate; Alfonso A. Uy, Former President of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce; F. Landa Jocano, First Filipino Anthropologist; Atty. Julius Alegrado, Lawyer at Presidential Management Staff; Congressman Edgar Espinosa.

Notes and references

External links

• Central Philippine University Official website
• Centralians Online Alumni online community
• CPU Students & Alumni from Cabatuan, Iloilo Alumni website